Performing Arts Theater · Santa Cruz · San Francisco
1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
The Rio Theatre is a historic Santa Cruz entertainment landmark operating since 1949 on Soquel Avenue. It blends vintage marquee charm with a versatile calendar featuring live concerts, comedy shows, film screenings, and community lectures. The venue offers traditional theater-style seating alongside an open floor space down front for dancing.
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Rio Theatre is a historic 1949 entertainment venue featuring vintage marquee charm, indoor theatre seating, and an open floor space down front for dancing.
Rio Theatre is located at 1205 Soquel Ave in Midtown Santa Cruz, offering nearby street parking and easy highway access.
Rio Theatre hosts live music concerts, comedy shows, film screenings, and community lectures. Full schedule on Mood.
